Tom was installed to serve as a ruling elder at Gulf Coast Presbyterian Church May 11, 2023.  

Tom is a broker/owner of EXIT Realty Gulf Shores and EXIT Realty Orange Beach. He and his wife, Toni, raised their family in Gulf Shores and now live in Foley.  

Tom is best described as friendly, considerate, and loving.  He appreciates expository preaching and teaching and has served as a Bible teacher himself for many years.   He is passionate about his faith and has a fervent desire to serve the congregation of Gulf Coast PCA, where there is a strong commitment to biblical principles, caring for people, and reformed doctrine.  

He attended Auburn University, where he studied building science.

Tom and Toni have been married 45 years and have four adult children--Bonny (Matt) Boyd, Allen (Lindsay), Molly (Josh) Chapman, and Tommy (Grace)--and 13 grandchildren.

Matt was ordained and installed to serve as a ruling elder at Gulf Coast Presbyterian Church, May 11, 2023. 

Matt is a broker associate at Re/Max Gulf Shores and the owner of several laundromats in Foley.  He and his wife, Belinda, live in Gulf Shores.   Attributes that best describe Matt are thoughtful, humble, and helpful.  He loves the Lord and has a burning desire to serve through a church like Gulf Coast PCA where biblical views are embraced and encouraged and members want to connect others to the body of Christ. 

He graduated from Auburn University in Montgomery, where he received a B.S. degree in criminal justice/safety studies.

Matt and Belinda have two adult children:  Jacob and Jenna.

Bart McLain was installed as a deacon at Gulf Coast Presbyterian Church May 11, 2023.

Bart is retired from the trucking company he owned and operated for many years.  He and his wife, Carla, live in Foley. Qualities that best describe Bart are kindness, sincerity, and graciousness.  Bart has a true servant's heart and demonstrates that in the tangible ways he assists and ministers to others in need.  

He loves God and has a heart for seeing children come to know Christ and grow with Him as their Savior.  He takes his role as deacon seriously at Gulf Coast PCA where there is a deep commitment to intercessory prayer and unselfish service to others.

Bart and Carla have two adult children--Joshua (Hollan) and Jonathan--and 3 grandchildren.

Roger Strick was named as director of music for Gulf Coast Presbyterian Church in October 2024.  

Roger first came from Birmingham to Gulf Shores as Young Life Director, where he served the youth of our communities for many years.  Today he works as a professional musician who composes, arranges, and performs primarily along the Gulf Coast. Additionally, he has used his skills as a sound technician and musician to assist local churches in their music ministries.  He is also ordained and has performed many marriages over the years.  

Roger believes that thoughtfully selecting theologically sound music for the church service can encourage participation, open hearts, and facilitate worship.

Roger and his wife, Diane, live in Gulf Shores and have two adult children--Lauren (Chance) Espinoza and Roger Jr--and one grandchild.